Bond funds top European inflows
Flows into bond funds reached 20bn across Europe in November, the second-best month since Morningstar first began collating the data in 2007.
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the horns of a dilemma
Volatile equities and macro concerns have led investors to the perceived safety of fixed income funds, but the next bull market could be right around the corner, if it hasn’t started already.
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aiming at equities outside traditional grounds
Investors have continued with their move away from bonds and towards equities, raising questions about where opportunities can be found given the uncertain climate.
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ima figures reveal missed equity entry point
They say when retail investor trends start to turn, it is too late to join the party. So in trying to make asset allocation calls looking forward, should professional investors avoid equities?
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Equity funds roar back in favour
Sales of equity funds have overtaken fixed income vehicles for the first time in a year, according to latest stats from the IMA.
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equities interest rates cant both go up iggo
Chris Iggo explains why the argument for bond yields remaining low are the same for corporate earnings growth being disappointing which explains why there is unlikely to be any shift out of bonds into equities.
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Barings replaces head of Asian equities
Barings has appointed Hyung Jin Lee as its new head of Asian equities.
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Principal rolls out US equity income fund
Principal Global Investors has launched Edge Equity Income Fund, a US large-cap focused vehicle designed to provide long-term growth in both income and capital.
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Low must aim high to save swip
As director of equities, Swips William Low faces a tough task in getting its flagship funds in order and, quite frankly, saving the reputation of a group which has suffered more than its fair share of negative headlines in recent years.
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european investors turn on backs on equity
According to Morningstar’s latest fund flow research, European investors heavily sold out of equities in favour of fixed income funds during the second quarter of the year.
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investment professionals see equity tide changing
Developed market equities are seen as undervalued by half of investment professionals, according to the latest survey by the CFA Society, while 73% think government bonds are overvalued.
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equity income corporate bonds bestinvest
Analysis from Bestinvest shows that investors moved to and stayed in more defensive assets during May and June as confidence waned and uncertainty returned.